B2 verb Neutral

philosophy

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

Ejemplos

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1

My personal philosophy is to always treat others with the same respect I would like to receive.

My individual way of thinking involves treating everyone with equal respect.

2

The university's department of philosophy is hosting a lecture on the ethics of artificial intelligence.

The academic section focused on logic and ethics is holding a talk about AI morality.

3

I don't really have a deep philosophy about life; I just take things one day at a time.

I don't have a complicated set of life rules; I just live day by day.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
philosophy
Verb
philosophize
Adverbio
philosophically
Adjetivo
philosophical
Relacionado
philosopher
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Truco para recordar

Remember the Greek roots: 'Philo' means love and 'Sophy' means wisdom. A philosopher is someone who loves wisdom.

Quiz rápido

The university's _____ department is conducting research on the nature of reality.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

My personal philosophy is to always treat others with the same respect I would like to receive.

everyday

My individual way of thinking involves treating everyone with equal respect.

2

The university's department of philosophy is hosting a lecture on the ethics of artificial intelligence.

formal

The academic section focused on logic and ethics is holding a talk about AI morality.

3

I don't really have a deep philosophy about life; I just take things one day at a time.

informal

I don't have a complicated set of life rules; I just live day by day.

4

Ancient Greek philosophy laid the foundations for much of Western scientific and political thought.

academic

The intellectual systems of ancient Greece created the basis for modern Western logic.

5

The company philosophy centers on environmental sustainability and long-term ethical growth.

business

The business's core principles focus on protecting nature and growing honestly.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
philosophy
Verb
philosophize
Adverbio
philosophically
Adjetivo
philosophical
Relacionado
philosopher

Colocaciones comunes

moral philosophy The study of ethics and right conduct.
philosophy of life A personal perspective on how one should live.
political philosophy The study of fundamental questions about the state and government.
corporate philosophy The core values and beliefs of a business entity.
educational philosophy A set of beliefs about how teaching and learning should happen.

Frases Comunes

Doctor of Philosophy

A PhD, the highest degree awarded by a university in many fields.

keep a philosophical attitude

To remain calm and sensible when facing trouble or disappointment.

armchair philosophy

Theories or thoughts developed without practical experience or deep study.

Se confunde a menudo con

philosophy vs psychology

Philosophy uses logic and reasoning to explore existence, whereas psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behavior.

philosophy vs ideology

Ideology usually refers to a rigid system of political or social beliefs, while philosophy is often a broader pursuit of truth.

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Notas de uso

Philosophy is typically an uncountable noun when referring to the academic subject. However, it can be used as a countable noun (philosophies) when comparing different schools of thought or individual systems of belief.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell the word as 'philisophy' or 'philosopy'. Additionally, avoid using it to mean 'mood' or 'feeling'; it specifically refers to a structured way of thinking.

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Truco para recordar

Remember the Greek roots: 'Philo' means love and 'Sophy' means wisdom. A philosopher is someone who loves wisdom.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek 'philosophia', literally meaning the 'love of wisdom'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable when referring to the academic discipline. Countable when referring to specific sets of beliefs. Preceded by 'a' when describing a specific type of personal outlook.
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Contexto cultural

In Western history, philosophy is known as the 'mother of all sciences' because many modern scientific disciplines originated from philosophical inquiries.

Quiz rápido

The university's _____ department is conducting research on the nature of reality.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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